The latest articles on DEV Community by Joe Quinn (@jiq2). https://dev.to/jiq2 https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F169759%2F8207c87f-5722-4f89-8a94-78ed77af6361.jpg https://dev.to/jiq2 en Joe Quinn Fri, 17 May 2019 18:48:42 +0000 https://dev.to/particle/exploring-understanding-our-connected-world-a-new-contest-from-particle-on-hackster-1p9a https://dev.to/particle/exploring-understanding-our-connected-world-a-new-contest-from-particle-on-hackster-1p9a <p>The Internet of Things has given us a chance to explore the world around us like never before. From smart scooters on <a href="https://dev.to/dcschelt/learn-how-to-build-this-cellular-asset-tracker-with-a-particle-boron-4o8l-temp-slug-6173996">city streets</a> to connected devices that track weather patterns in the heart of <a href="https://dev.to/particle/learn-how-scientists-are-using-connected-devices-on-4-continents-to-understand-the-impacts-of-climate-change-4kha-temp-slug-6480412">Central America</a>, we’re learning more and more all over the world through the power of IoT. Now, with our 3rd generation of IoT hardware, powered by <a href="https://store.particle.io/collections/mesh">Particle Mesh</a>, being used far and wide, we have a chance to learn and discover even more.</p> <p>That’s why we’re thrilled to launch our latest contest on Hackster: <a href="https://www.hackster.io/contests/particle-iot"><strong>Exploring &amp; Understanding Our Connected World.</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--Wbsrebmm--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://blog.particle.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/connected-1024x576.jpg" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://res.cloudinary.com/practicaldev/image/fetch/s--Wbsrebmm--/c_limit%2Cf_auto%2Cfl_progressive%2Cq_auto%2Cw_880/https://blog.particle.io/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/connected-1024x576.jpg" alt=""></a></p> <h2> Here’s all you need to know </h2> <ul> <li>Scoot over to <a href="https://www.hackster.io/contests/particle-iot">our contest page on Hackster</a> to register and pitch your project <strong><em>no later than June 3, 2019</em></strong> to enter for a chance to win free hardware to kick your work into gear. We’ll be awarding an <a href="https://store.particle.io/products/argon-kit">Argon Kit</a> to the first 50 people to register high quality projects — so don’t wait to submit!</li> <li>Make sure your project aligns with the contest <a href="https://www.hackster.io/contests/particle-iot/rules">rules</a> and uses at least one device from our <a href="https://store.particle.io/collections/mesh">3rd Generation of IoT hardware</a>.</li> <li>Now it’s time to get building! Make some magic, document all of your work and get your project submitted by the completion deadline: <strong>July 21, 2019</strong>.</li> <li>Our judges will look over the submissions and choose winners no later than <strong>July 26, 2019</strong>.</li> </ul> <h2> Gimme the Loot </h2> <p>We’ll be awarding prizes for the best projects that address issues in three distinct categories: cities, the environment, and device fleets. While you can submit your project to more than one category, you’re only able to win one prize from this contest.</p> <p>Speaking of winning, we’re handing out seven fantastic prizes! Drones, campaign gear, electric scooters and more.</p> <p>So what are you waiting for? <a href="https://www.hackster.io/contests/particle-iot">Get started on your project today</a>.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://blog.particle.io/2019/05/17/exploring-understanding-our-connected-world-a-new-contest-from-particle-on-hackster/">Exploring &amp; Understanding Our Connected World: A new contest from Particle on Hackster</a> appeared first on <a href="https://blog.particle.io">Particle Blog</a>.</p> news contest gen3 hackster